In a development with potentially big consequences, Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a second referendum on independence was inevitable following a resounding election victory by her party. Johnson’s Conservative Party is strongly opposed… Read More ›
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Scotland to enter national lockdown
On Monday Scotland will enter another national lockdown which is likely to last until spring, reported The Times newspaper. In a statement Scottish government leader Nicola Sturgeon had said her cabinet is scheduled to meet on Monday to discuss potential… Read More ›
Scotland will be back soon, Europe: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
With the united Kingdom completing its transition period out of the European Union, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stated Scotland would soon be back in the bloc. “Scotland will be back soon, Europe,” tweeted Sturgeon on Twitter at 2300 GMT…. Read More ›
Boris Johnson rejects call for no-deal Brexit in election rally
Johnson’s election gamble and his no-deal Brexit stance is likely to split the pro-Brexit vote in some seats. In a development that potentially splits the euroskeptic vote in Britain, following British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s rejection of calls to drop… Read More ›
Boris Johnson heads to Scotland and Wales in his push for no-deal Brexit
During his tour, Johnson is set to announce a $371 million new funding package as he tries to goad leaders to accept his no-deal strategy. On Monday, with Boris Johnson making his first official visit to Scotland as Prime Minister,… Read More ›
Scotland’s Sturgeon priming itself for elections in autumn 2018
The UK has seen 4 elections in an equal number of years. In a significant development that could potentially have a bearing on Brexit negotiations, Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister has moved one of her key allies into a campaigning… Read More ›
Brexit terms could potentially determine Scotland’s independence from the U.K
Support for an independent Scottish parliament is at a historic high. As per the results of a survey conducted by ScotCen’s Scottish Social Attitudes, support for Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom is at its highest. However, as per Scottish… Read More ›
Scotland’s independence referendum stonewalled by Theresa May
Scotland’s demand for an independence referendum is likely to face an uphill task since it could potentially undermine Britain’s negotiating position during Brexit talks with the EU. In a significant development, British Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing the grounds… Read More ›
Scottish government to demand a 2nd independence referendum
The Courier Newspaper in Dundee has reported that British Prime Minister Theresa May is secretly working on a strategy to deal with Scotland’s demand for a second independence referendum. In a significant development for the UK, the Scottish government has… Read More ›
JP Morgan expects Scotland to have independent currency by 2019
Before Britain triggers Article 50, it needs to factor in the cost and long and near term implications of its decision. As a fallout of Britain’s historic decision to leave the European Union, JP Morgan has disclosed that it expects… Read More ›